Oh my goodness! How in the world can it be just 15 days until Christmas? Are you as behind as I am? This juggling of Amazon, eBay and the Antique Store is quite the job, let alone buying/making Christmas presents which.I.haven't.even.started.yet.GULP. December has always been the craziest month of all for me. How about you?
The above PBN (paint by number) was purchased at the weekend for $3.00. I kind of like the mustard yellow background.
I found these two sweet Swedish birds at an estate sale in Santa Rosa on Friday. They are by a company called Konstglas in Sweden. They are heading to Mod Sonoma today.
These plates were designed by Antoni for Bing & Grondahl out of Denmark. I love their whimsical expressions on their faces, especially the viking. I can't decide whether to keep these or sell them.
And this item is a perfect example of what happens at our house. My dad (who is visiting for the next few weeks) brought this for Keiran. When I spotted it, I gasped and quickly looked it up on eBay realizing that it has value. Now Keiran and I are going to sell it and he gets some of the proceeds from the sale. I will say that he's happy with this transaction rather than disappointed. His eyes lit up when he realized that we could sell it for $40 or so. It's heading to Mod Sonoma too. With the money Keiran gets from it, he will take his grandfather to the flea market to spend his earnings. Knowing my son, he'll have his eye out for Sterling.
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I have the exact sharpener in my shop! Mine is chartruse and I've priced it a little high because if I never part with it I'll be ok with that! I also sold the little plate with the viking and turkey - so cute!
Posted by: maria | December 10, 2012 at 09:34 AM
Busy, busy, busy... and so grateful for it. Love the plates and I would keep them if I were you :) thank you for hosting.
Posted by: Beatriz from Mid Mod Mom | December 10, 2012 at 10:10 AM
i so love those plates! oh my gosh - the turkey between the horns and the cannon flower pot? so cool. My son also loved it when he discovered the value of re-selling. sounds like Kieran is becoming quite the thrift-minded, reselling person!
Posted by: Thrift Shopper for Peace | December 10, 2012 at 10:23 AM
Great finds this week for you. I put together my 'mantel' with mostly thrifted finds, one craft find. Thank you for making the time and using some of your very busy time to host this week, very, very much appreciated. I am learning a lot about mid-century collectibles from your finds.
Joy
Posted by: Joy@avintagegreen | December 10, 2012 at 04:08 PM
Love those plates. You finds great stuff. Thanks for hosting.
Denise
Posted by: Denise@SecondTimeAroundFinds | December 10, 2012 at 04:20 PM
Definitely SELL the plates! Keep that manifesting energy MOVIN' !! Congratulations to Keiran for his fluid, easygoing personality - always a silver lining with a great thrifted item = more thrifting! yay! Happy to hear your Dad is with you all for the Holidays! *Christmas hugs*
Posted by: Joy | December 10, 2012 at 08:41 PM
I want that sharpener!!!
Posted by: Bonney | December 11, 2012 at 05:32 AM
Super behind this year! My husband took two weeks vacation after Thanksgiving and we were cruising one of the two weeks - which was great but now, I am playing catch up. Don't even have the tree completely decorated or many other decorations out. It doesn't seem like Christmas this year but I guess it will come whether we are ready or not! Love the PBN - I definitely would have nabbed it. Happy Holidays to you and your family, Selena!
Posted by: Robin ;-) | December 11, 2012 at 06:54 AM
Difinitely sell! You can always enjoy new and different if you keep things moving!
Posted by: Jeanniemaries | December 14, 2012 at 12:05 PM